Entry Word: liquidate
Function: verb
Text: 1 to destroy all traces of <a decisive act that liquidated all doubts and fears about his governing abilities> -- see ANNIHILATE 12 to put to death deliberately <his first act as absolute ruler was to liquidate all opponents> -- see MURDER 13 to give what is owed for <used our lottery winnings to liquidate all debts> -- see PAY 2